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Blake Lively’s publicist wants out of Justin Baldoni legal drama© Getty Images

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Blake Lively scores legal victory with confidentiality order in Baldoni case

Another chapter in the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni court drama


Maria Loreto
Senior Writer
MARCH 13, 2025 7:25 PM EDT

This week, a judge ruled in favor of Blake Lively on her case against Justin Baldoni. The judge granted Lively a modified protective order, limiting the disclosure of sensitive information to the general public, that way the identities of various celebrities and publicists involved in the ordeal remain protected.

A judge ruled in favor of Lively this week, guarding sensible information from the public© PA Images via Getty Images
A judge ruled in favor of Lively this week, guarding sensible information from the public

The call was made by Judge Lewis Liman, who approved Lively's request and determined that certain material would be for "attorneys' eyes only." Specifically, the protection is granted to information that is considered "highly likely to cause a significant business, commercial, financial or privacy injury."

The judge said that attorneys would be the only ones privy to information like clients' security measures, medical information, and other personal details "about third parties." 

Baldoni and Lively have been engaged in a legal battle over the past couple of months© John Nacion
Baldoni and Lively have been engaged in a legal battle over the past couple of months

“These cases involve both business competitors and allegations of sexual harm,” wrote the judge, as reported by Variety. “Discovery will necessarily include confidential and sensitive business and personal information. The risk of disclosure is great.”

The judge said that the measure was taken in order to prevent "gossip" and "innuendo" from interrupting legal proceedings. Lively's representatives praised the Judge's call and said that it would protect individuals involved in the case. 

“With this order in place, Ms. Lively will move forward in the discovery process to obtain even more of the evidence that will prove her claims in Court.”

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are seen on the set of "It Ends with Us" on January 12, 2024 in Jersey City, New Jersey.  (Photo by Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)© Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin
The pair worked together on the film "It Ends With Us"

More details about the Lively vs Baldoni case

Earlier this year, Lively filed a legal complaint against Baldoni and his production company Wayfarer Studios for sexual harassment and for launching a smear campaign against her. 

In the following months, Baldoni retaliated with a $400 million lawsuit against Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds, with his lawyers alleging that Lively's team had spread  "grossly edited, unsubstantiated, new and doctored information to the media". 

The pair collaborated in the film "It Ends With Us," with Lively starring and serving as producer, and Baldoni starring and serving as director. 

Lively alleged that Baldoni had sexually harassed her and other women on set© Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin
Lively alleged that Baldoni had sexually harassed her and other women on set

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